Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 167: Allison scanned the room, taking in the grimy details.

Cobwebs clung to every corner, as if time had abandoned the place long ago.

Even the windows were sealed shut, blocking out any hint of escape.

The only way out was through a narrow door, currently guarded by armed men fleeing unarmed would be pure folly.

But her eyes caught something a few shards of glass scattered across the floor.

Clearly, no one had bothered to clean them up.

With painstaking effort, Allison edged forward, her movements slow and calculated.

Her fingers, tightly bound, barely managed to close around a shard.

The simple act of reaching for it was Herculean.

Just as she pressed the sharp edge against the rope binding her wrists, the door flew open with a bang.

She quickly tucked the shard into her sleeve, concealing it from view.

Rugal shoved another figure into the room.

You think you can be the hero? Rescue this woman in distress? Youre dreaming, boy! Allison squinted against the harsh light streaming in from outside, barely able to make out the new arrival.

All she could discern was his solid build.

Then she heard his voice.

Dont touch me! Kellan.

What was he doing here? Surely he knew better than to walk straight into this death trap! He didnt resist as they roughly tied him up.

Rugal sneered, unimpressed by Kellans passive demeanor.

Look at you thinking you can save anyone with your pathetic skills.

What a joke! Their eyes met, and Allison instantly understood.

weak to throw them

a casual tone, she chimed in, This guys well-known in

coughs up blood half

him right, and his family might just

fist hovering

his eyes as

watch on Kellans wrist, he greedily tore

you, rich

maybe Ill let you live, Rugal

last glare, Rugal swaggered off, the watch in hand, no doubt fantasizing about the payday awaiting him on the black

and darkness swallowed the room

Kellan once Rugal was

the game

all places, and alone? His sickly demeanor melted away, replaced by the cold,

Im the decoy.

need more time to set up

explanation was brief

the only thing keeping them

Well, she said, understanding.

were on our own

locked eyes

the people at your disposal,

yourself? Because

made her heart stumble for just a

own reflection in his

saved me… and

cure my grandmother, he added softly, breaking eye

And we are friends.

calm, masking the truth

was here

beat longer, mulling

course, it was

That would explain everything.

said, These guys? Just small-time

big boss isnt due to show up